1996 BMW 840 vs. 1996 Lexus LX
To start off, both 1996 BMW 840 and 1996 Lexus LX were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 Lexus LX. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1996 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lexus LX weights approximately 540 kg more than 1996 BMW 840.
Because 1996 Lexus LX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 840. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Lexus LX will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lexus LX. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lexus LX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1996 Lexus LX | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 840 | LX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |
